AVS Lecturer & Undergraduate Program Coordinator

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine’s School of Food & Agriculture invites applications for a 10.5-month Lecturer of Animal & Veterinary Sciences in Orono, Maine. The position focuses on delivering AVS courses and coordinating the undergraduate program, including on-farm and dairy/equine topics at the Witter Center.

The successful candidate will teach, advise, recruit, and develop communications and materials, while leading program assessment and curriculum development to support student success and

Qualifications

• MS degree in animal and veterinary science or a closely related field is required.
• Knowledge/training and documented experience in large animal care and safe animal handling.
• Demonstrated ability to teach hands-on livestock or equine courses.
• Knowledge/training and experience working with horses and cattle in a farm setting is required.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with digital productivity systems such as PeopleSoft, Brightspace, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses in the undergraduate AVS program. Teaching assignments will be based on expertise and program needs, potentially including introductory animal science, hands-on on-farm courses, dairy and equine courses, field experience courses, first-year success seminars, or other AVS courses.
• Lead student recruitment by organizing and attending orientation, accepted student days, and open houses, and by coordinating farm tours at the Witter Center.
• Advise and assist first-year and transfer students with course selection and scheduling, and help AVS faculty and students with advising challenges and paperwork.

Skills

Animal science expertise

Safe animal handling

Undergraduate instruction

Education

M.S. in Animal & Veterinary Science or closely related field

Ph.D. preferred or MS + 2 years experience

Tools

Digital productivity tools

Job description

The University of Maine’s School of Food & Agriculture invites applications for a 10.5-month Lecturer of Animal & Veterinary Sciences in Orono, Maine. The position focuses on delivering AVS courses and coordinating the undergraduate program, including on-farm and dairy/equine topics at the Witter Center.

The successful candidate will teach, advise, recruit, and develop communications and materials, while leading program assessment and curriculum development to support student success and